Cangrejos Rellenos (Estilo Keto)
Stuffed Crab (Keto Style)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the stuffing is made without breadcrumbs, rice, plantain, potato, or any other starchy fillers. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crab shells generously stuffed with a savory and flavorful mixture of crab meat, finely diced bell peppers, onions, garlic, and local spices, often baked until golden. A keto version ensures no starchy fillers.
Key ingredients
Crab meat, crab shells, bell peppers, onion, garlic, culantro, butter/cooking oil, salt, pepper, lemon/lime juice, optional heavy cream or coconut milk.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the stuffing is made without breadcrumbs, rice, plantain, potato, or any other starchy fillers. Confirm no added sugar in the seasoning or any binder. Ask for it to be served with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or starchy vegetables (e.g., potato, plantain, yuca) commonly used as fillers in the stuffing. Hidden sugar in seasoning blends or sauces.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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